A review by octavia_cade
Web of the Romulans by M.S. Murdock

3.0

This was really entertaining! A stand-off between the Federation and the Romulans, sparked by medical emergency, and war is only prevented by the actions of good people on both sides, working against the war-mongers of their own people. I can't say that it has a particularly happy ending, as it's infused with the understanding that one instance of cooperation does not a peace treaty make, and the status quo of distrust and conflict remains primarily unshaken, but it's the small moments of hope I guess. Unfortunately, the tension and really fine character work (the Romulan hero of the piece is outstanding) is hampered by a truly silly subplot, in which the computer of the Enterprise falls in love with Kirk - it's as bad as it sounds.